Joanie DuBois

Why I became a teacher...I became a teacher because I believe that working with adolescents makes me a better person. To quote someone else, "I am a better person for being around teenagers ... not because they test me, but because they have this perfect balance of unapologetic and fiery strength and unfiltered, raw vulnerability. They are beautiful examples of aliveness. We should all strive for a little more of that".

I became a Family and Consumer Science teacher specifically because I truly hope students leave my course with 21st century skills and a better understanding about themselves, their families, development and their goals for the future.